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Savage Operations Manager in Melvindale, Michigan
Come work with us! Savage has been designated by USA Today as a Top Workplace and also received recognition as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation.
Military Veterans and Reservists are encouraged to apply.
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The Operation’s Manager holds a key leadership position with Savage. You will partner with the customer in solving their most difficult challenges by creating innovative solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. These partnerships allow Savage to continue to grow, doubling in size every five to seven years. Personal growth plus company growth equals never-ending opportunities.
The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing all duties and tasks ( safety , maintenance, logistics, finances, etc.) necessary to lead site operations’ personnel and work activities associated with safely operating tractor-trailers to handle the loading, unloading and delivery procedures necessary to transport petroleum coke from local refinery to area customers. This operation is located in Melvindale, MI. (Detroit area).
These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage
Opportunities for Growth
Annual bonus
Paid Holidays
Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, and 401(k) with match
Uniformed Services Differential Pay (USDP) & Paid Uniformed Services Leave
Here is what you will be doing
Maintain customer service relationships
Develop and implement business plans and budgets, including annual budget.
Forecast maintenance expenditures on assets and equipment
Hire and train new and current staff
Oversee dispatch
Understand financial aspect of the Savage System (Budget, Projections, Dailies, & Variances)
Understand and implements the Savage Safety Program
“Hands-on”, hard-working, self-starting Manager, having working knowledge of the transportation industry
Able to interact with all levels of management, co-workers, customers and other company personnel
Provide leadership to each employee by teaching and training them in the following areas:
Communication (good interpersonal skills)
Team Building and Employee Training
Creative solutions driven to keep employee turnover low
A positive leader with the ability to be proactive in problem solving, making decisions, organizing and directing people, and utilizing coaching techniques for improving behaviors
Aptitude and proficiency with computer operations
Organized and handle several projects at a time
Safety and Environmental Compliance
Compliance with Operational Processes and Procedures
Maintenance Planning and Completion
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors
Requirements of a successful Operations Manager
Minimum of 2 years of college education preferred
6 – 8 years’ DOT experience including: Truck driving/truck maintenance/tanker trailer experience
Refinery or other related industry experience
Experience with leading a diverse group of people
Qualified candidates must be able to pass an extensive background check, MVR, Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Physical
Class A CDL is a plus
Here are some of the physical requirements for this role
This position is required to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions
Must be able to climb steps and ladders
Should have the ability to use basic hand tools
Can carry at least fifty (50) pounds
Additional Information:
The complete job description is available upon request
Savage has been designated as a Military Friendly Employer (https://www.savageservices.com/news/savage-recognized-as-military-friendly-employer-for-fourth-consecutive-year/) .
Savage has been recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug free workplace.
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For more information or questions about opportunities at Savage, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (talentacquisition@savageservices.com) .
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